Hear It From Me Directly
Talks, interviews, and conversations from over the years, organized by topic so you can find what's relevant to you.
Martha In The Media
Martha A. Burich, M.Ed., is an author, educator, speaker, former child psychology professor, and 16-year high school special education teacher. She is a frequent media guest on parenting, child behavior, education, addiction recovery, resilience, and rebuilding life after adversity.
Her book, Yes You Can Raise Happy Responsible Children, is endorsed by Jack Canfield, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and author of The Success Principles.
Known for practical advice, memorable stories, and a direct approach, Martha gives audiences strategies they can use immediately, whether they are raising children, working with families, recovering from addiction, or rebuilding their lives.
A Conversation With Jack Canfield
Martha sits down with Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, who endorsed her book Yes You Can Raise Happy Responsible Children. It’s a rare, honest conversation between two people who’ve spent their careers helping others find their way through hard things.
Parenting Talks
Straight talk on boundaries, discipline, and raising kids who grow into capable adults. Featuring: Yes You Can Raise Happy Responsible Children.
Playlist
Raising Future Adults: The Three Ls of Parenting
MOJO: The Meaning of Life & Business with Jennifer R. Glass
Martha shares her Three Ls of Parenting: love them enough to say no, lead by example, and let them fail. The conversation covers boundaries, intentional misbehavior, encouragement versus praise, and raising children who become capable adults.
Breaking the Pattern: Getting Kids to Respect Your “No”
Parent’s Talk with Francine Juhlin
Martha explains how to set clear boundaries, make “no” a final answer, stay calm and consistent, and avoid power struggles so children grow into responsible, confident kids.
Recovery Talks
Honest conversations about addiction, shame, and rebuilding a life, from someone who has lived it and walks alongside others doing the same.
Articles & Features
Helping Fathers Build Confident, Secure Daughters
Dad of Divas
In “Encouragement Over Praise: A Guide to Boosting Your Daughter’s Self-Esteem,” Martha explains how fathers shape their daughters’ confidence, why encouragement beats praise, and what builds emotional security and healthy relationships.
Contributing Parenting and Education Expert
MomJunction
Martha is a contributing expert for MomJunction and is quoted in “28 Super Fun Activities and Games for 12-Year-Olds,” where she shares a hands-on activity that teaches children to read analog time.
